Volkswagen and Stanford University Announce 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge Contender

March 6, 2007 – 9:45 am by Dan Volkens
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Volkswagen of America, Inc. and Stanford University will participate in this year’s DARPA Urban Challenge on November 3, 2007 with a completely autonomous 2006 diesel-powered Passat wagon. The robotic Passat will compete on a 60-mile mock urban course that involves merging with traffic, crossing traffic circles and negotiating busy intersections while following traffic laws. Via media.vw.com

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Volkswagen and Stanford University Announce 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge Contender
March 6, 2007 – 9:45 am by Dan Volkens

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